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  "name": "How can an in-law suite be designed for aging-in-place and accessibility?",
  "description": "Incorporate curbless walk-in showers, reinforced grab bars, wider interior doors, slip-resistant floors, and step-free transitions throughout the suite.",
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        "text": "To support aging relatives safely, you should prioritize accessibility and fall prevention throughout the layout. In the bathroom, replace traditional tubs with a zero-threshold walk-in shower, reinforced backing behind drywall for secure grab bars, slip-resistant flooring, and a comfort-height toilet. Throughout the suite, plan for wider doorways and hallways to accommodate walkers or wheelchairs, eliminate interior step-downs, and install lever-style door handles and rocker light switches. Incorporating these Universal Design features during the initial design phase avoids the need for costly future renovations as physical mobility changes.",
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